Food insecurity and dental caries prevalence in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sedigheh Sabbagh Fatemeh Mohammadi-Nasrabadi Vahid Ravaghi Kimia Azadi Mood Alireza Sarraf ShiraziAbdol-Samad AbediHoma Noorollahian

Published in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2022)

The results showed a significant association between FI status and dental caries in both childhood and adolescence; however, there was a lack of longitudinal studies for a better understanding of this association. Health policies leading to reduction in FI may also aim to reduce dental caries.

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public health
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risk factors
depressive symptoms
mental health
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case control
health promotion
childhood cancer
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climate change
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